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• Harlan & Rita Temple 5K

  • Start
    1 Sep 2026
  • End
    30 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Virtual Event

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  15th Annual Harlan & Rita Temple Virtual 5K

  Run. Walk. Ride. Wheel.

  Join the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association (SDOTA) for our 15th Annual Harlan & Rita Temple Virtual 5K! Whether you choose to run, walk, bike, roll, or wheel, you can participate from anywhere while supporting the future of occupational therapy in South Dakota.

  Complete your 5K (3.1 miles) anytime between September 1–30 at a location and pace that works for you. Gather your family, coworkers, classmates, therapy team, or friends and make it a fun community event!

  Participants are encouraged to snap a photo during their activity and share it with SDOTA so we can celebrate together throughout the month. Virtual participants from anywhere are welcome.

  Registration Details

  • Registration Fee: $30 per participant
  • Register by September 21 to guarantee an event t-shirt
  • All registered participants will be entered into prize drawings.

  How It Works

  1. Register online through SDOTA. 
  2. Complete your 5K anytime from September 1–30.
  3. Choose how you participate: run, walk, ride, wheel, or another adaptive method of movement.
  4. Share a photo of your experience with SDOTA for a chance to be featured on our social media pages and to celebrate our OT community. 

  Supporting Future Occupational Therapy Practitioners

  Proceeds from this event benefit the Harlan and Rita Temple Endowed Scholarship, administered through the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF).

  The scholarship is awarded to students in good standing who are enrolled in accredited occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant programs. Preference is given to students who are residents of South Dakota and members of the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association.

  By participating in this event, you are helping invest in the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners and supporting the future of our profession.

  Move your way. Make a difference. Join us this September!

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• Continuing Education Webinar: NBCOT National Certification Exam

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  NBCOT National Certification Exam:
  Information You Need to Know

  Presented by Allison Naber, PhD, OTD, OTR/L
  NBCOT Ambassador for South Dakota

  Monday, September 21, 2026
  7:00 PM CT
  Virtual Event
  ⏱️ 1-hour presentation

  Registration

  SDOTA Members: FREE
  Students: FREE
  Non-Members: $10

  About the Presentation

  Preparing to take the NBCOT certification exam? Join us for an informative virtual session designed to help future OTRs and COTAs better understand what to expect throughout the national certification exam process.

  During this session, NBCOT Ambassador Allison Naber, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, will share valuable information about preparing for and applying to take the national OTR and COTA certification exams.

  Topics will include:

  • The national certification exam application process
  • Exam preparation strategies
  • NBCOT Aspire® Study Tools and StudyPack™ resources
  • What to expect on test day
  • Information about exam questions and exam content
  • Advice and insights from students and recent certificants
  • NBCOT's role in certification and continuing competency

  Learning Objectives

  Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the national certification examination application process.
  • Identify exam preparation strategies and resources available through NBCOT Aspire® Study Tools and StudyPack™.
  • Increase their awareness of NBCOT and the importance of continuing competency.

  
  

  Whether you're preparing to take the NBCOT exam soon or simply want to better understand the certification process, this session will help you feel more informed about what to expect and the resources available to support you.

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